01/11/2023
Let's avoid confusion regarding what constitutes a good and effective workout ππΎββοΈ.
How much you sweatπ§ Sweating is not the sole indicator of a successful workout. Your effort might be substantial even if you don't sweat as much as expected. Various factors like room temperature, individual differences, and acclimatization play a role.
How sore you feel after π₯΅ (DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) is not the ultimate measure of a great workout β¬οΈ
As a beginner, you may experience more DOMS due to your body adapting to the exercise stress. Advanced individuals also experience DOMS, but it diminishes with time, reflecting muscle adaptationπͺπΎ
How many calories you burn π₯
Planned exercise typically contributes about 5% of your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) so itβs highly unlikely that you burned 600 calories in your workout like your Apple Watch or Fitbit tells youβοΈ
Instead of focusing on these, Focus on how you FEEL πΏ
Did you challenge yourself?
Do you feel better than when you began?
Does it just make you feel good?
Do you feel worked?
Thatβs what matters βοΈ
I hope this helped you π